The fact that Roskomnadzor included Go Travel Un Limited, the owner of the Aviasales service, in the roster of what it calls native companies operating inside Russia will not derail the business. Industry observers note that this listing, while signaling regulatory attention, does not equate to an operational shutdown or a change in how the service serves users. A spokesperson for the company emphasized that the process is controlled, and the regulator’s requirements will not disrupt the day-to-day operations of the service. This stance comes as no surprise to those monitoring how state oversight intersects with digital platforms, especially those with substantial user bases in Russia. The contrast between formal registration and actual service delivery is a recurring theme in the regulatory landscape, and Go Travel Un Limited appears to be navigating it with a posture aimed at continuity rather than disruption (TASS).
Earlier, Roskomnadzor disclosed that Go Travel Un Limited, the parent company behind Aviasales, had joined a broadened list of foreign entities subject to landing procedures when operating in the Russian Federation. The announcement explains that the foreign company is included under the landing law because it actively distributes information in Russian and maintains a daily audience that exceeds half a million users from the Russian Federation. This inclusion signals heightened regulatory scrutiny for foreign web services that are accessible in Russia and that engage a large Russian-speaking audience. The move can influence how the service is presented to local users, how data flows are managed, and how the company aligns with local information policies, all while continuing its international operations (TASS).
The expanded roster of entities under the Russian landing framework includes names such as Hetzner Online GmbH, Network Solutions, WPEngine, HostGator.com, Ionos, DreamHost, FastComet, Amazon Web Services, GoDaddy.com, Bluehost, Kamatera, and DigitalOcean. This listing underscores a broader regulatory strategy aimed at ensuring that overseas platforms providing information to Russian audiences adhere to local rules and content standards. For platforms with sizable presence in Russia, the implications can include adjustments to how content is indexed, how search results are displayed to users in Russia, and how compliance obligations are measured over time. Observers expect continued dialogue between regulators and international service providers as both sides seek clarity on enforcement, transparency, and user protection (TASS).
Historically, Roskomnadzor has shown a pattern of signaling expectations before moving to stricter enforcement. In this case, the agency’s actions appear to be part of an ongoing process to align foreign digital services with Russian regulatory expectations while avoiding abrupt disruption to users who rely on these platforms. The current approach favors a staged, policy-oriented stance rather than a sudden crackdown, which many industry watchers describe as a pragmatic path to balancing national information control with the realities of a globally connected web. For Aviasales and similar services, the key question remains how they will adapt their compliance frameworks, what kinds of content and data handling will be prioritized, and how regulators will assess ongoing adherence in the weeks and months ahead (TASS).